Description
Creamy Comfort Chicken Soup with Potatoes is a cozy, one-pot meal made with tender chicken, hearty potatoes, and classic vegetables in a fragrant herb broth. Finished with a splash of cream for richness, it’s the perfect dish for chilly days or when you need a comforting bowl of nourishment.
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
3 tablespoons butter or olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium carrots, sliced
3 celery stalks, sliced
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
6 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
1 cup milk or cream (optional for richness)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat butter or olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sliced carrots and celery, stir to combine, and cook for 4–5 minutes.
- Add cubed potatoes and chicken pieces, then pour in the chicken broth.
- Sprinkle in dried thyme, parsley, bay leaf, and optional paprika. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in milk or cream during the last 5 minutes of cooking for a creamier texture. Do not let it boil.
- Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Swap chicken for leftover turkey as a great post-holiday variation.
For dairy-free version, skip the cream or use coconut milk.
Blend or mash some of the soup for a thicker consistency.
A squeeze of lemon at the end adds brightness.
Soup stores well in fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
